Swiss Defamation Debate and Ancestral Ties Highlight Local Letter
A Newsday reader critiques anti Swiss bashing by officials referencing World War II and bankers. The letter cites figures like Major General Smedley Butler and Senator Richard Pettigrew, and notes Swiss ancestry tracing to Jacob Schaub from Canton Zurich. It recalls Emma Schaub’s teaching in Clermont and nearby towns.
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Newsday
Robert Reno
al D'Amato
Switzerland
U.S
Smedley Butler
U.S. Marine Corps
al Capone
Richard Pettigrew
South Dakota
United States
England
Jacob Schaub
Winneshiek County
Canada
Schaubs
Canton Zurich
Emma Schaub
Clermont
Sanger backlash letter sparks abortion ethics debate in Cedar Rapids
A reader letter in Cedar Rapids denounces Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood while alleging racist ties and urging reconciliation. The writer cites 1939 and 1922 works, accuses Sanger of seeking eugenic sterilization, and condemns abortion as slaughter.
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Margaret Sanger
Clarence Gamble
South
Martin Luther King, Jr
Dr. King
Planned Parenthood
Jesus
David Michalicek
Cedar Rapids
Newspaper duty to print all news even when offensive
Michael D Perry of Cedar Rapids argues that newspapers should publish and publish photos of fatal accidents to inform the public and aid closure for relatives. He says sensitivity battles are common but reporting good and bad keeps readers aware and cautious.
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Michael D. Perry
Cedar Rapids
Public Letter Submissions Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be printed. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazette fyiowa com.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ron Olson for Cedar Rapids school board Sept 8
Laura Derr urges Cedar Rapids voters to re elect Ron Olson to the school board citing nine years of experience and a record of fiscal responsibility. She highlights evaluating district facilities curriculum and finances to meet future needs.
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Cedar Rapids
Ron Olson
Ron
Laura Derr
Out-of-touch candidate argues positions of Osterberg and Grassley
A reader criticizes Senator Grassley for failing to translate county visits into policy for Iowans. The letter cites low ratings from environmental and worker groups, high support from the Christian Coalition, opposition to education funding, and a bankruptcy bill aiding contributors.
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Senate
David Osterberg
Charles Grassley
Grassley
League of Conservation Voters
Christian Coalition
Iowa
Greg Ganske
Judy R. Vopava
Mount Vernon
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